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The Smart Choice in SolarAbout UsE¡ Solutions is one of California’s most experienced designers and builders of large-scale, grid-tied, solar power systems. Our clean, reliable, cost-effective energy solutions empower leading business, government and institutional clients to reduce their dependence on utility-provided power, save money, and preserve the environment.
Founded in 2000, E¡ Solutions’ headquarters are in San Rafael, California. The company maintains a sales office in Pasadena, California, the home of its parent company, Energy ¡nnovations.
The E¡ Solutions team brings together decades of collective expertise in the design and engineering of solar power systems, project financing, construction project management, and installation.
Andrew Beebe, President, has directed the daily operations of E¡ Solutions since helping to found Energy Innovations. Previously, Andrew was a Partner with Clean Edge, a leading clean tech consulting firm helping companies, investors, and governments understand and profit from clean technologies. He co-founded Bigstep, the small business services company and serves on the Boards of Global Green and the Apollo Alliance.
Joe Benga, Executive Vice President of Projects, has nearly thirty years’ experience managing commercial and industrial construction projects. He is a licensed general contractor in California, Nevada and Oregon. He served as VP of Projects for a leading international solar energy company, for which he installed a 10 MW plant in Europe.
Marco Garcia, Vice President of Sales, brings nearly a decade of experience in large-scale photovoltaic (PV) system sales and international business development. He was Director of Sales for the European subsidiary of a leading international solar energy company. He has developed over 100 MW of solar projects in the U.S. and Europe.
Sara Hammes, Senior Director of Marketing, was previously Manager of Business-to-Business Strategy for Southern California Edison, the leading utility in utilizing renewable energy. Her prior experience also includes marketing and strategy positions in the high tech and interactive industries.
Contact us today and let E¡ Solutions put the sun to work for you.
130 W. Union Street, Pasadena, CA 91103
2173 Francisco Boulevard, Suite H, San Rafael, CA 94901
General and Electrical Contractor License – 851879 (CA)
© Copyright 2007 EI Solutions, Inc. All Rights Reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Reference herein does not constitute or imply affiliation with, endorsement, or recommendation of EI Solutions, Inc. products by the respective trademark owners.
Only one solar electricity solution matters.Your solution.E¡ Solutions knows that the value of solar energy lies in the details.Your building, your local climate, and your site are all unique. So is the solution you need to produce clean, cost-effective solar energy that repays your investment from the day you start using it.
We don’t offer a one-size-fits-all choice. At E¡ Solutions, we design, engineer and build comprehensive solar electric systems that start on the drawing board, maximize your financial advantages, and provide clean, dependable electricity for the long term.
Our mission is the same for every customer: to deliver cost-effective, grid-competitive solar electric power that is designed, financed and built for maximum value and reliability.
Contact us at [email protected] or (800) 237-0916, or visit our website at www.eispv.com
[email protected] | www.eispv.com | (800) 237-0916
“What Google liked most about EI Solutions was that they weren’t bound by a proprietary technology or method. We felt they could be as innovative and flexible as we are. It was a good blend of cultures.”
Robyn BeaversCorporate Environmental Programs
“What Google liked most about EI Solutions was that they weren’t bound by a proprietary technology or method. We felt they could be as innovative and flexible as we are. It was a good blend of cultures.”
Robyn BeaversCorporate Environmental Programs
“What Google liked most about EI Solutions was that they weren’t bound by a proprietary technology or method. We felt they could be as innovative and flexible as we are. It was a good blend of cultures.”
Robyn BeaversCorporate Environmental Programs
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Assess Design Engineer Source Finance Install Maintain
The Value of Solar EnergyHere’s how the sun can work for you:
• Solar is a proven hedge against rising electricity and fuel costs: the cost of electricity generated by solar installations is fixed for the life of the system.
• Solar is clean: it’s 100% emissions-free and 100% renewable, permitting you to reduce your share of pollution caused by fossil-fuel powered generators.
• Solar delivers high reliability with low maintenance costs. Solar systems have a design lifetime of 30 years, and with no moving parts, routine maintenance is easy.
The Value of EI SolutionsE¡ Solutions offers integrated capabilities and proven experience to build your unique solar solution. Our team has unusual breadth and depth in the industry, with demonstrated excellence in engineering, design, workmanship, and construction management. We’ve applied those credentials to exceed the expectations of our clients again and again. Your specific needs, the details of your site, and the financial incentives available to you all factor into our planning process. We put our integrity and know-how to work creating a customized solution for you, with the optimal hardware for your setting, for the maximum return.
How We Build Customized SolutionsE¡ Solutions uses a seven-step process to take you from the drawing board to clean, reliable power.
We assess. If solar isn’t right for you, we say so. If it can be a cost-effective invest-ment, our proposal outlines your project with a budget, timeline, and projected energy output. We handle all rebate paperwork to start the process off smoothly.
We design placement and layout of the hardware, addressing aesthetics, construc-tion and engineering issues with you. Our engineering audit here heads off problems early in the process.
We engineer the specs of your solar system, accounting for all the financial goals and expectations you have. You get a finished system design for your approval, including a final installation price. We submit the approved design for permitting.
We source for the best components to optimize your system and deliver the solution you want. Your site variables, local weather, and location all factor in here. We fine-tune for top performance year-round.
We finance your equipment, if that works for you versus purchasing, for a rapid return and energy savings that create a net positive impact on your cash flow from day one.
We install after a thorough assessment and audit of your site. Our veterans of the construc-tion and solar power industries spot complica-tions before they cause lost productivity.
We design a maintenance program for your system for minimal problems and maximum productivity. And we guarantee our work, offering a 10-year warranty on the entire system, and 25 years on the PV panels.
Google Inc.LOCATION: Mountain View, CA
SYSTEM SIZE: 1.6 MW
ENERGY OUTPUT: 2,611,719 kWh per year
SAVINGS: $393,000+ annually
At 1.6 megawatts, the largest solar power system ever installed at a single corporate campus.
“At Google, we do things a bit differently. We see a bit of ourselves in the way that EI Solutions solves problems, thinks, and invents.”
ROBYN BEAVERS
CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS, GOOGLE INC.
Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary DistrictLOCATION: San Rafael, CA
SYSTEM SIZE: 588 kW
ENERGY OUTPUT: 1,035,519 kWh per year
SAVINGS: $156,000 annually
Custom-designed solar array built on bay fill with an innovative foundation.
“Smart engineering offset 92% of our power bill, while respecting the wetlands environment adjacent to our facility.”
MARK WILLIAMS, WATER DISTRICT MANAGER
LAS GALLINAS VALLEY SANITARY DISTRICT
Berlex BiosciencesLOCATION: Richmond, CA
SYSTEM SIZE: 69 kW
ENERGY OUTPUT: 94,512 kWh per year
SAVINGS: $13,834 annually
Fewest-components design to power heavy-duty air-movement and refrigeration systems in “clean rooms” for pharmaceutical research.
“Berlex wanted maximum reliability with a low maintenance factor. EI Solutions’ fewest-components design gave us that.”
TERRY GRIMMER
HEAD OF ENVIRONMENT HEALTH AND SAFETY
BERLEX BIOSCIENCES
View more customer examples at our website: www.eispv.com
Assess Design Engineer Source Finance Install Maintain
The Value of Solar EnergyHere’s how the sun can work for you:
• Solar is a proven hedge against rising electricity and fuel costs: the cost of electricity generated by solar installations is fixed for the life of the system.
• Solar is clean: it’s 100% emissions-free and 100% renewable, permitting you to reduce your share of pollution caused by fossil-fuel powered generators.
• Solar delivers high reliability with low maintenance costs. Solar systems have a design lifetime of 30 years, and with no moving parts, routine maintenance is easy.
The Value of EI SolutionsE¡ Solutions offers integrated capabilities and proven experience to build your unique solar solution. Our team has unusual breadth and depth in the industry, with demonstrated excellence in engineering, design, workmanship, and construction management. We’ve applied those credentials to exceed the expectations of our clients again and again. Your specific needs, the details of your site, and the financial incentives available to you all factor into our planning process. We put our integrity and know-how to work creating a customized solution for you, with the optimal hardware for your setting, for the maximum return.
How We Build Customized SolutionsE¡ Solutions uses a seven-step process to take you from the drawing board to clean, reliable power.
We assess. If solar isn’t right for you, we say so. If it can be a cost-effective invest-ment, our proposal outlines your project with a budget, timeline, and projected energy output. We handle all rebate paperwork to start the process off smoothly.
We design placement and layout of the hardware, addressing aesthetics, construc-tion and engineering issues with you. Our engineering audit here heads off problems early in the process.
We engineer the specs of your solar system, accounting for all the financial goals and expectations you have. You get a finished system design for your approval, including a final installation price. We submit the approved design for permitting.
We source for the best components to optimize your system and deliver the solution you want. Your site variables, local weather, and location all factor in here. We fine-tune for top performance year-round.
We finance your equipment, if that works for you versus purchasing, for a rapid return and energy savings that create a net positive impact on your cash flow from day one.
We install after a thorough assessment and audit of your site. Our veterans of the construc-tion and solar power industries spot complica-tions before they cause lost productivity.
We design a maintenance program for your system for minimal problems and maximum productivity. And we guarantee our work, offering a 10-year warranty on the entire system, and 25 years on the PV panels.
Google Inc.LOCATION: Mountain View, CA
SYSTEM SIZE: 1.6 MW
ENERGY OUTPUT: 2,611,719 kWh per year
SAVINGS: $393,000+ annually
At 1.6 megawatts, the largest solar power system ever installed at a single corporate campus.
“At Google, we do things a bit differently. We see a bit of ourselves in the way that EI Solutions solves problems, thinks, and invents.”
ROBYN BEAVERS
CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS, GOOGLE INC.
Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary DistrictLOCATION: San Rafael, CA
SYSTEM SIZE: 588 kW
ENERGY OUTPUT: 1,035,519 kWh per year
SAVINGS: $156,000 annually
Custom-designed solar array built on bay fill with an innovative foundation.
“Smart engineering offset 92% of our power bill, while respecting the wetlands environment adjacent to our facility.”
MARK WILLIAMS, WATER DISTRICT MANAGER
LAS GALLINAS VALLEY SANITARY DISTRICT
Berlex BiosciencesLOCATION: Richmond, CA
SYSTEM SIZE: 69 kW
ENERGY OUTPUT: 94,512 kWh per year
SAVINGS: $13,834 annually
Fewest-components design to power heavy-duty air-movement and refrigeration systems in “clean rooms” for pharmaceutical research.
“Berlex wanted maximum reliability with a low maintenance factor. EI Solutions’ fewest-components design gave us that.”
TERRY GRIMMER
HEAD OF ENVIRONMENT HEALTH AND SAFETY
BERLEX BIOSCIENCES
View more customer examples at our website: www.eispv.com
The Smart Choice in SolarAbout UsE¡ Solutions is one of California’s most experienced designers and builders of large-scale, grid-tied, solar power systems. Our clean, reliable, cost-effective energy solutions empower leading business, government and institutional clients to reduce their dependence on utility-provided power, save money, and preserve the environment.
Founded in 2000, E¡ Solutions’ headquarters are in San Rafael, California. The company maintains a sales office in Pasadena, California, the home of its parent company, Energy ¡nnovations.
The E¡ Solutions team brings together decades of collective expertise in the design and engineering of solar power systems, project financing, construction project management, and installation.
Andrew Beebe, President, has directed the daily operations of E¡ Solutions since helping to found Energy Innovations. Previously, Andrew was a Partner with Clean Edge, a leading clean tech consulting firm helping companies, investors, and governments understand and profit from clean technologies. He co-founded Bigstep, the small business services company and serves on the Boards of Global Green and the Apollo Alliance.
Joe Benga, Executive Vice President of Projects, has nearly thirty years’ experience managing commercial and industrial construction projects. He is a licensed general contractor in California, Nevada and Oregon. He served as VP of Projects for a leading international solar energy company, for which he installed a 10 MW plant in Europe.
Marco Garcia, Vice President of Sales, brings nearly a decade of experience in large-scale photovoltaic (PV) system sales and international business development. He was Director of Sales for the European subsidiary of a leading international solar energy company. He has developed over 100 MW of solar projects in the U.S. and Europe.
Sara Hammes, Senior Director of Marketing, was previously Manager of Business-to-Business Strategy for Southern California Edison, the leading utility in utilizing renewable energy. Her prior experience also includes marketing and strategy positions in the high tech and interactive industries.
Contact us today and let E¡ Solutions put the sun to work for you.
130 W. Union Street, Pasadena, CA 91103
2173 Francisco Boulevard, Suite H, San Rafael, CA 94901
General and Electrical Contractor License – 851879 (CA)
© Copyright 2007 EI Solutions, Inc. All Rights Reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Reference herein does not constitute or imply affiliation with, endorsement, or recommendation of EI Solutions, Inc. products by the respective trademark owners.
Only one solar electricity solution matters.Your solution.E¡ Solutions knows that the value of solar energy lies in the details.Your building, your local climate, and your site are all unique. So is the solution you need to produce clean, cost-effective solar energy that repays your investment from the day you start using it.
We don’t offer a one-size-fits-all choice. At E¡ Solutions, we design, engineer and build comprehensive solar electric systems that start on the drawing board, maximize your financial advantages, and provide clean, dependable electricity for the long term.
Our mission is the same for every customer: to deliver cost-effective, grid-competitive solar electric power that is designed, financed and built for maximum value and reliability.
Contact us at [email protected] or (800) 237-0916, or visit our website at www.eispv.com
[email protected] | www.eispv.com | (800) 237-0916
“What Google liked most about EI Solutions was that they weren’t bound by a proprietary technology or method. We felt they could be as innovative and flexible as we are. It was a good blend of cultures.”
Robyn BeaversCorporate Environmental Programs
“What Google liked most about EI Solutions was that they weren’t bound by a proprietary technology or method. We felt they could be as innovative and flexible as we are. It was a good blend of cultures.”
Robyn BeaversCorporate Environmental Programs
“What Google liked most about EI Solutions was that they weren’t bound by a proprietary technology or method. We felt they could be as innovative and flexible as we are. It was a good blend of cultures.”
Robyn BeaversCorporate Environmental Programs
Innovative Solar Energy Design from EI Solutions Powers the Googleplex
EI Solutions’ 1.6 megawatt solar campus saves the tech leader over $390K annually
and helps Google build a bright future.
SAVINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS
LOCATION: Mountain View, California
SYSTEM SIZE: 1.6 MW
ENERGY OUTPUT: 2,611,719 kWh per year
SAVINGS: $393,000+ annually
RESULTS: CO2 emissions reduced by 3.6 million pounds per year, (equivalent to 4.28 million car miles/year)
MODULE TYPE: Sharp ND-208U1
NO. OF MODULES: 10,330 (rooftops and carports)
PITCH ANGLE: Varies by installation
COVERAGE: 200,000 square feet
“Google values the time our people spend here on our campus,” says Robyn Beavers, leader of Corporate Environmental Programs for the Internet’s leading automated search technology company. “Our Googlers invest themselves heart and soul, and it’s important to the company to make sure they’re appreciated with a beautiful and appealing environment. It’s not a traditional corporate campus. It’s more of a home—healthy, clean, and attractive. We want the best for our people. We look at clean solar energy as an amenity that helps us meet that standard. So we’re very pleased with the solar energy installation built for us by E¡ Solutions.”
Ten thousand people strong and still growing, Google’s headquarters—the Googleplex—offered some daunting construction challenges for a solar contractor. Johann Niehaus, E¡ Solutions’ Director of Project Engineering, was putting it mildly when he called it “an unusual project.” There were installations on six existing buildings, some of which were two decades old and needed re-roofing before the solar construction, plus new construction of photovoltaic parking canopies, all in a distributed layout. “We had to approach it building-by-building,” Johann says, “accounting for different
roof types, various pitch angles, different orientations of the buildings, and unique shading problems that all had to be factored in to the design.”
No Injuries, No Interruptions
With their own rapid growth and performance uppermost in mind, Google asked E¡ Solutions to pass another unusual test: meet the deadline with no interruptions, and work on Google’s round-the-clock schedule. Matt LeDucq, E¡ Solutions’ on-site Construction Manager, remembers, “The task was to design and install the entire project—7,830 modules and tens of thousands of feet of wire and rail, all loaded onto the various roofs, plus 2,500 more on carports in the parking lot—with minimal disturbance. We put together a great team of subcontractors, and did about 30% of the module installations on a graveyard shift to minimize the disruptions to Google’s day-to-day work. And we had no injuries. That’s always paramount for us. Google was very attentive to communicating the project goals and status internally so their people knew what was happening. It was eleven months from the drawing board to going live, with no significant problems.”
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A New Angle on Solar Success
“I think we offered a fresh approach to the project that meshed with Google’s needs and values,” Johann Niehaus says. “Some companies specialize in a single method or technology. We ask, what’s required to make solar work for this client? We examine every option and design a solution that fits the specific requirements, gets past the obstacles, and suits the client’s needs.” Robyn Beavers concurs: “What Google liked most about E¡ Solutions was that they weren’t bound by a proprietary technology or method. We felt they could be as innovative and flexible as we are. It was a good blend of cultures.”
An Added Benefit to Solar
“At Google, we love innovative technology,” Robyn concludes, “and we like getting our hands dirty and trying new ideas. Solar is another way for Google to innovate, and also to be part of the solution in taking care of the environment. It makes business sense as well. We got great financial incentives through our utility, and a Federal investment tax credit. With nearly $400,000 a year in savings, the system will pay for itself in about 7.5 years, and after that, the energy we generate will be profit. There’s been another payoff, too. We want to attract the smartest people in the world, and this has been a boost to morale and recruiting. The day our array went live, I got dozens of emails from Googlers around our campus telling me
how proud they were that we were generating solar electricity. Other companies are calling us to find out how we did it, and to learn from our experience.”
E¡ Solutions
E¡ Solutions can help you get all the advantages of a customized solar electricity solution. We match your goal with our proven skills, experience, integrity and versatility to ensure a no-hitches installation, the maximum and earliest return on your investment, and reliability engineered to the highest standard.
Our comprehensive planning and execution process begins with a thorough assessment of your needs and potential. Through design, engineering, sourcing, finance, installation and maintenance, we tailor our efforts to suit the unique requirements and opportunities of your site, your company or institution. We can help you navigate the Federal, state and municipal incentives processes; design a net cash flow that’s positive from the first day; and source the best suppliers and components to maximize the return you receive. Our aim is a turnkey solution that delivers all the immediate and long-term financial and environmental benefits of clean solar energy to you, and exceeds your long-term aspirations.
“Some companies specialize in a single method or technology. We ask, what’s required to make it work? We examine every option and design a solution that fits the specific requirements, gets past the obstacles, and suits the client’s needs.”
JOHANN NIEHAUS
DIRECTOR OF PROJECT ENGINEERING, EI SOLUTIONS
“What Google liked most about EI Solutions was that they weren’t bound by a proprietary technology or method. We felt they could be as innovative and flexible as we are. It was a good blend of cultures.”
ROBYN BEAVERS
HEAD OF CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS, GOOGLE
Northern California Office2173 Francisco Blvd, Suite HSan Rafael, CA 94901
tel: 415.721.0123fax: 415.721.0129
Southern California Office130 West Union StreetPasadena, CA 91103
tel: 800.237.0916fax: 800.237.0918
Contact us today and let EI Solutions put the sun to work for you.
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© Copyright 2007 E¡ Solutions, Inc. All Rights Reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Reference herein does not constitute or imply affiliation with, endorsement, or recommendation of E¡ Solutions, Inc. products by the respective trademark owners.
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